stillness

Asana

I stand in the mountain
strong and still
quiet and alive
hollow but not broken

I feel my heart beat
blood coursing through my veins
and I am full of blood
from the tips of my toes
to the tops of my shoulders
to the tippy top of my head

coursing
vibrancy
the blood rushes
my breath moves
in and out
up and down

my rib cage rocked
by the waves of breath

and this is asana
moments with my body
where times stops
and I become whole again.

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looking out

I sit
looking out
at the lake

you’re there

I pause
hearts begin
to beat
in unison

spine lengthens
breath
rocks me
like the waves
rock
the small boat

rolling
rhythmic

I let go.

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How do I stop?

How do I stop?
put on the breaks
come into stillness

Once I get going
how do I remember the quietness of my heart?

Do I have enough will
to stop?

stop
pause
break
release
live

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Stillness

There is a stillness that underpins all the little daily miracles,
and underpins all art.

It underpins all love,
all beauty,
all relaxation.

All hope,
and kindness.

All understanding,
inspiration,
and peace.

It is hidden on the moon and deep within your heart.

And it can be hard to find,
But it is always there,
Right below the surface.

Waiting to be drawn out,
By the ear within the ear,
The eye beneath the eye.

Breathe,
and you can tap in.

Breathe,
feel the stillness,
draw it out.